TByrd
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Post by TByrd on Apr 21, 2011 22:16:35 GMT -5
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I found some Etheopion Opals-I know that is not spelled right- I need to know how to work these things. Do I cab them or are they doublet or triplet material?
I am taking pix and will add if needed. But was hoping I did not need to.
Thanks,
Tammy
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Post by bobby1 on Apr 21, 2011 23:52:43 GMT -5
Ethiopian Opals can be cabbed like any other cabbable material. The color generally is throughout the rough and not in layers as is the usual case for doublets or triplets. It has the general characteristic of losing its colors as it gets wet. This is just the opposite of most Opal. As you get ready to work it you must orient the best color before getting it wet and keep that orientation as you work the material. After it has been thoroughly wetted it takes about 48 hours to fully return to its original color. It does seem succeptable to stress fracturing as you work it. Bob
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Post by TByrd on Apr 22, 2011 23:37:54 GMT -5
Thank you for all of the info, as a newbie I really appreciate the help.
Thanks,
Tammy
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aunuts
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Post by aunuts on Apr 23, 2011 0:51:16 GMT -5
I've been thinking of getting some of that, but waiting to see how stable it is. Really appreciate the information. Jo
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